Workday HRIS Specialist

Identified Talent Solutions
  • Irvine, California
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    Job Description

    Workday HRIS Specialist (Contract)

    Location: Orange County, CA (hybrid remote)


    Overview

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Workday HRIS Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role will work closely with the HRIS management team to deliver high-quality systems support, process improvements, and analytics across multiple HR functional areas. You’ll play a key role in ensuring data integrity, troubleshooting system issues, supporting system updates, and enabling end-users through training and documentation.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Serve as the primary day-to-day systems support contact for HR, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Payroll, and related modules.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve Workday-related issues; open and manage vendor support cases as needed to resolution.
    • Support the implementation of system updates, enhancements, and fixes—including document review, test execution, issue tracking, and resolution.
    • Maintain accurate HR system data and foundational structures.
    • Review and approve HR transactions to ensure data quality and compliance with policies.
    • Develop and deliver training resources, user guides, and process documentation for system administrators and end-users.
    • Conduct virtual training sessions for new functionality and process rollouts.
    • Establish and maintain data integrity protocols, perform regular audits, and proactively address data discrepancies.
    • Create, maintain, and optimize standard reports and dashboards to meet stakeholder needs.


    Qualifications & Skills

    • Proven experience supporting Workday HCM across multiple modules (HR, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning, Payroll, Time & Attendance).
    • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
    • Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
    • Basic to intermediate report writing skills in Workday.


    Contract Details

    • Location: Onsite in Orange County
    • Duration: Contract assignment, estimation 5-6 months
    • Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
    • Pay Rate: $45-55/hr DOE



    **The Workday HRIS Specialist must be able to work onsite/hybrid in the Orange County Office**

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIrvine, California

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Data Structuresunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Reviewunmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Human Resources Analyticsunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • User Documentationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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